Anatomy of a Retrospective

Effective problem-solving meetings follow a basic three-stage format: open, explore, close. Effective Retrospectives are no different; following the same format with the addition of five distinct stages which overlay the basic three. These five stages: Set the Stage, Gather Data, Generate Insights, Decide What to Do, and Close, create the environment to harvest the greatest Team learning.

The handwritten infographic below, drawn by Tommi Johnstone, our Director of Business Integration and Marketing and resident Picasso, details the anatomy of a Retrospective.

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